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by Ex Libris on February 10, 2020

Scholarship Opportunity: Kurt Brown Prizes

Each year, the Kurt Brown Prizes award $500 to emerging writers in fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction to attend a writers’ conference, center, retreat, festival, or residency. The prizes are applied to fees for winners to attend one of the member programs in AWP’s Directory of Conferences & Centers. The three winners and six finalists also receive a one-year individual membership. Submissions for these prizes are welcome via Submittable through March 30, 2020. Here are a few words from the 2020 judges about writers’ conferences that have meant so much to them. Angie Kim, Fiction I’ll always… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on February 7, 2020

Internship Opportunity: Heartland Alliance

Heartland Alliance’s Research and Policy program has three types of internship opportunities available for graduate students during the 2020-2021 school year! Attached is a brief internship overview for students who are interested in working in one of the leading anti-poverty organizations in the Midwest. Heartland Alliance Research Policy Intern Job Description FINAL 2020-21

by Ex Libris on February 6, 2020

Scholarship Opportunity: The Robert D. Johnson Memorial Scholarship Fund

The Robert D. Johnson Memorial Scholarship Fund, administered by the Cleveland Foundation, is now accepting applications for the 2020-2021 academic year. Application deadline is 5 p.m. EDT, April 15, 2020. Awards will be announced by June 15, 2020. The fund was established by a unanimous vote at the 1999 CWA District 4 Meeting in memory of District 4 Vice President Emeritus Robert D. Johnson. A random drawing is used to select the scholarship awards. Click here for more information. Applications must be completed and submitted through the Cleveland Foundation’s Scholarship Gateway site. The website… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on February 4, 2020

Internship Opportunity: Chicago Shakespeare Theater

The Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier is searching for a dedicated summer intern! Applications are due March 1st. Read below for more information. Chicago Shakespeare Theater is currently seeking applicants for part- or full-time internships during the summer of 2020. This internship provides the opportunity to devote a number of weeks to researching a play—its historical and social contexts, its publication and production history, and its critical history—and to develop resources for hundreds of educators who will teach the play over the school year in conjunction with our upcoming productions. Interns will work with… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on February 3, 2020

Workshop Opportunity: Iowa Summer Program

MFA/MAWP students can take a summer workshop at the Iowa Writers’ Workshop for graduate course credit. Check out the summer course offerings here: https://writersworkshop.uiowa.edu/summer-programs. Deadline to apply is March 2. The 8-week courses offered by Amanda Nadelberg (poetry) and Tom Drury (fiction) begin June 15. If you’re interested, please see Rebecca Johns Trissler, director of the MFA/MAWP, before enrolling: rebecca.johns@depaul.edu.

by Ex Libris on February 3, 2020

Residency Opportunity: Taleamor Park

Taleamor Park, located on a scenic farm 60 miles east of Chicago, is offerong two-week residencies for writers and artists in all media between May 9 and September 5. Residents live in a lovely 1854 Italianate farmhouse that has four private air-conditioned bedrooms, two bathrooms, two kitchens, a laundry room, two common rooms, a library, a writing nook, and a paper studio. Vintage outbuildings offer both private and spacious shared studio spaces. Verdant walking trails wind from the native plant and vegetable gardens, on through fields of grain, and further to woods and ponds and scenic vistas. Taleamor Park borders the mid-continental divide, from which waters flow either to… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on January 27, 2020

Upcoming Events: CWA’s Networking for Writers Panel

Do you want to expand your network with year? Join Chicago Writers Association at their panel discussion “Networking for Writers Panel” on February 15th with five amazing authors to learn more information about residencies, conferences, professional organizations, and more. Event Details: Saturday, February 15, 2020 9:30 am to 12:30 pm Columbia College – Hokim Hall – First Floor 623 S. Wabash This event is free and open to the public, but you must register to attend. Want to receive emails about CWA events? Join the mailing list to stay updated on news and events.

by Ex Libris on January 24, 2020

JAM at the Art Institute of Chicago

Ever wonder what it’s like to work at an art museum? Area students and emerging job seekers, as well as college and university faculty and staff, are invited to a day of career-focused programming at the Art Institute of Chicago. Several DePaul students will be giving gallery talks. The program will include: • A museum careers panel • Gallery talks led by college and university students • Breakout sessions with museum staff • A reception for all guests featuring intern alumni and museum staff • Information about internships and job opportunities EVENT DATE AND TIME:… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on January 23, 2020

Fellowship Opportunity: Schweitzer

The Schweitzer Fellowship is currently recruiting graduate students in health, social service, and public interest professions to apply for 2020-2021 Schweitzer Fellowships. The deadline to apply is February 1st. The Schweitzer Fellowship is a prestigious year-long service-learning program for graduate students in health-related professions who design and implement innovative direct-service projects aimed at improving the health and well-being of underserved Chicago area communities. Annually, we select 30 graduate students from diverse fields to become Fellows who will design and implement year-long direct service projects. In addition to their service projects, other elements of the Program are designed to inspire… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on January 21, 2020

Upcoming Events: Winter MAWP Director Pitch Meeting

Writing and Publishing students: Rebecca Johns Trissler, director of MFA/MA in Creative Writing and Publishing, is planning on holding another pitch meeting for anyone who wants to talk about 1) pitching their work for publication; or 2) pitching themselves for jobs in publishing or higher education. This quarter the meeting will be at noon on Friday, February 28th, in the 2nd Floor Student Lounge in ALH. If you’re graduating soon and are starting to think about your career or simply want to start sending your work out for publication, please RSVP to this address. There will be… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on January 20, 2020

Tutoring Opportunity: Children’s Dyslexia Center

Train to be a certified dyslexia tutor through the Children’s Dyslexia Center! The program is enrolling new students with a deadline of Jan. 31, 2020 and encourages any DePaul students who might be interested to apply. NOTE: The Center will extend their deadline for DePaul students. Applicants need to have an undergraduate degree or be graduating this spring. For those who want to get into teaching but not become a traditional classroom teacher, this is a great option. The Center Director for Children’s Dyslexia Center in the Chicago area is accepting applications for next… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on January 16, 2020

Partial Tuition Scholarship Deadline is January 31st

The M.A. in English and M.A. in Writing and Publishing programs are offering Partial Tuition Scholarships (PTS) to recognize the outstanding academic achievement of students in the English department’s two graduate programs. Partial Tuition Scholarships provide a partial reimbursement for tuition paid for 2020 winter graduate courses in English taken toward the MAE and MAWP degrees. You are eligible to apply for a PTS award if: You have already completed at least two English graduate courses toward your MAE or MAWP degree You are enrolled in one or more English graduate classes for… Read Article →

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